Senior Project Manager

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Director, People, Culture and Brand Shared Services PMO, the Senior Project Manager plays a key role in delivering the projects and strategic initiatives within the People, Culture & Brand (PC&B) portfolio. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with in PC&B, including senior executives for the delivery of small, medium and large-scale projects. You will have a high level of interaction with Technology partners, business partners and with management of internal and external groups.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Project implementation lead – Lead and manage often large and complex projects, ensuring the project deliverables meet expectations. Prepare project plans to manage the timely delivery of Business Requirements, Use Cases, Training and other business project deliverables. Lead the identification and documentation of business requirements, functional and non-functional specifications and use cases. Manage changes to scope and potential project impacts.

• Control projects – Following CIBC methodology, conduct regular scheduled status reviews, provide business guidance, identify deviations to work plan and recommend corrective action, identify and rectify potential issues and constraints. Work close with Technology PMs to ensure technology deliverables are completed on time. Communicate across many business unit teams regarding project objectives, and manage client expectations. Verify requirements against industry, financial and regulatory standards and resolve issues through meetings with various departments. Identify, document, and prioritize business issues and alternatives.

• Develop and maintain processes Build and maintain core knowledge of CIBC HR processes. Maintain the intellectual property of CIBC through thorough documentation. Ensure resource capacity planning is managed for projects. Lead others in a matrix structure.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in. Project Management methodology, principles and tools with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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